A while ago I had taken some chocolate mushrooms with a friend I had made out of a chocolate mold. We did not consume the whole bar and I left it in my fridge and had neglected it for a while until one day, while looking for a sweet treat one Saturday morning while distracted thought that a few bites of chocolate would do the trick. Thought nothing of it until about 30 minutes and I started to feel weird. This would be nothing to be concerned about if I knew the chocolate was laced with potent psychedelic mushrooms but I had not realized it at this point and was wondering if I was getting sick. Nausea is a common symptom of mushroom ingestion and I was definitely starting to feel it. Later on I connected the dots and enjoyed myself but for a minute there I felt like I’d been food poisoned or was feeling ill, but instead was about to embark on an unexpected trip.

What followed was a wild rollercoaster of emotions and sensations. My living room started to transform into a new landscape as the walls started to pulse, sounds became more impressive and clear. My thoughts wandered deeply and rapidly into memories I hadn’t considered in years and into ideas that I may have never explored.

This was a wicked surprise. And as the effects began to wear off I just had to say thanks to God for surviving this unexpected journey and for the wisdom he imparted to me during it. The initial nausea had long passed and now I was feeling a sensations of euphoria and inner peace. Gaining a new perspective on the mundane aspects of life.

Life can be unexpected, and while I wouldn’t suggest taking any drug unknowingly, sometimes the best adventures are the ones we least expect.